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JPI Seminar on Direct Air Capture (DAC) Technology

On August 22, 2025, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host a seminar featuring Professor Seiji Yamazoe from the Graduate School of Science at Tokyo Metropolitan University. The topic of this seminar will be "New Markets Opened by DAC: Roadmap to Commercialization and Latest Technological Trends."

Seminar Overview

In the pursuit of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, efficient methods for capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere are crucial. The seminar will delve into the advancements and developments surrounding Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, which focuses on extracting low-concentration CO2 (approximately 430 ppm) effectively. Currently, the development of DAC processes utilizing solid adsorbents and calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) has been underway, but there is a pressing need for technologies that operate with lower energy consumption and cost.

During the seminar, attendees will gain insights into the technological progress aimed at capturing CO2 at low concentrations, with a special emphasis on the high-speed CO2 absorption technologies our research lab is developing, which utilize liquid-solid phase separation phenomena and solid CO2 adsorbents with immobilized amino groups.

Key Topics to be Covered

1. Carbon Neutrality and Direct Air Capture
(1) Understanding Carbon Neutrality
(2) Overview of CO2 Absorption Technologies
2. Development of DAC Technology Using Liquid-Solid Phase Separation
(1) Insights on DAC technology via liquid-solid phase separation
(2) Development of DAC technology utilizing diamines for liquid-solid phase separation
(3) Development of low-energy CO2 desorption techniques from solid carbamates
3. DAC Technology Utilizing Amino-Modified Silica
(1) Overview of DAC technology using solid adsorbents
(2) Synthesis and application of amino-modified silica in DAC
4. Future Prospects
5. Related Q&A Session
6. Networking and Business Exchange
- Participants will have the unique opportunity to exchange business cards and network, which is often challenging in typical settings. Building relationships can greatly aid in business expansion.

Participation Options

Participants can choose from various modes of attendance: in-person, live stream, or on-demand archive viewing, which is accessible for two weeks at their convenience.

Registration Fees

• - Individual: ¥37,750 (tax included)
• - For two or more individuals applying from the same company or affiliate: ¥32,750 (tax included)
• - For public organization representatives: Two individuals at a special price of ¥11,000 (tax included), only applicable for in-person or live stream attendance. Please ensure both participants adopt the same mode of attendance.

For further details and to register, visit the following link: JPI Seminar Registration

Post-seminar, participants can still direct inquiries to the lecturer, fostering a platform for networking and business creation among attendees and speakers. Additionally, registrations for on-demand access remain open even after the seminar's conclusion.

Contact Information

Japan Planning Institute
5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
TEL: 03-5793-9761
FAX: 03-5793-9767
Website: Japan Planning Institute

About JPI

For over half a century, the Japan Planning Institute has provided valuable information through exclusive seminars aimed at supporting senior managers and executives in the creation of national policies and projects, serving as a bridge of knowledge between government, the private sector, and community interests.